The NFL will remember the tragedy of September 11, 2001 and salute the spirit of America with a special nationally televised live tribute prior to the start of the nine 1:00 PM ET regular-season opening games on Sunday, September 11, it was announced by the league on Tuesday.
‘America the Beautiful’ will be performed by Jessica Simpson and
Nick Lachey from FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland at 12:58 PM ET, prior to the Chicago Bears-Washington Redskins game. Their performance will be
televised nationally by CBS and FOX and also be seen by fans on in-stadium video screens at the other game sites.
This national salute will be followed in each of the nine stadiums with the playing of the National Anthem as part of special on-field activities. Details of local club tributes that day will be announced shortly.